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Spawn (1992 Image) 119D CGC 7.0 Capullo Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4762748020

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Direct Edition.(W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This issue: A SEASON IN HELL: Part III?Old foes with new agendas are tormenting Spawn, drawing him down a road he may not be prepared to travel. Only Spawn's one-time mentor, Cog, now dying, can offer insight into the complex web being woven. Will revisiting the mistakes he made as a man relieve the pain that haunts Spawn in death? Or are some wounds too deep to ever heal? In stores the week of February 27th. FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 171 FN+ 6.5

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 172 FN/VF 7.0

story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES, FC AUGUST 29 * $2.95 What made Al Simmons the person who grew up to be Spawn? Al struggles to recover his lost memories of an encounter with a sinister stranger. An encounter that led to bloody murder and changed the destinies of three young men in 'A Tale of Three Brothers.' Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 173 VF- 7.5

'A Tale of Three Brothers' continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was chosen to become a Hellspawn. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 177 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4779109010

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'THE MONSTER IN THE BUBBLE,' conclusion Imagine you are a monster, abandoned by your family, confined to a locked room, friendless and alone. Imagine you are so repulsive that the only people who can stand to look at you are the ones who are paid to attend to you. Imagine you have been given unbelievable power. Imagine what you would do... Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 191 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4779109001

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Jim continues to seek clues to his missing identity, but each answer only brings more questions. The information he manages to discover about himself and his past life is far from comforting. Meanwhile, the Spawn entity dwelling inside Jim starts to exert its dominance over its host, and Jim finds himself becoming addicted to the power. Brought to you by TODD McFARLANE (story/inks), WHILCE PORTACIO (pencils) and GREG CAPULLO (cover). Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 193B CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #4779109002

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Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO. SPAWN #193 packs a powerful punch: Fan-favorite artist GREG CAPULLO returns as guest artist, bringing his inimitable style to a story arc which includes three characters he is passionate about drawing. SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE incorporated a one-issue encounter between three of Capullo's favorite characters: detectives Sam and Twitch, who he's perfected during his previous work on SPAWN, and the ultimate personification of evil, the Clown. McFARLANE brought the three characters face-to-face for an ominous meeting that will leave fans ravenous for the next issue. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 201 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4779109008

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Written by WILL CARLTON & TODD MCFARLANE. Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD MCFARLANE. With the return of one of Spawn's greatest enemies, Clown continues to build his army of Vampires. Jim struggles with his instant celebrity status as a modern day Messiah, all while protecting New York City from the evils that lurk at night. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 202 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4779109007

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Written by WILL CARLTON & TODD MCFARLANE. Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD MCFARLANE. A MAJOR NEW VILLAIN gets introduced into the pages of Spawn! Al Simmons' biggest enemy re-enters the life of the new Spawn, Jim Downing, while vampire clan leader, Bludd, joins the game uninvited. As Jim's alter ego's attraction to becoming the new global 'Messiah' builds, Bludd and Clown team up to destroy him. Join our new creative team as we move into the dark and gritty world of vampires, and the behind the scenes politics of news media. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 223A VF- 7.5

Cover by Todd McFarlane Eye of the Storm: Part 5 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski SPAWN'S LANDMARK 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES! LONG-AWAITED ANSWERS COME TO LIGHT! PLUS A FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER IS CHANGED... FOREVER! Spawn and Tremor take a prisoner in their ongoing war to discover the truth behind The Program - the clandestine military operation that made them both monsters. As the interrogation heats up, the reality of Jim's memories begin to take shape. Was he the architect of his own downfall, or a victim of those with far more sinister intent? Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 230A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4733874020

Cover by Todd McFarlane. Note: Compare the cover to the one for Batman (1940) #423, also by McFarlane! Complex Messiah: Part 2 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski COMPLEX MESSIAH,' Part Two As a small online community continues to look into Jim's connection with the Curse of the Hellspawn, the fervor around the world's 'new messiah' begins to reach an apex. Meanwhile, the Vatican makes a house call, taking the first steps in their efforts to test Jim's true origin. Sinner or Saint, the church has no intention of allowing his gifts to be used against them. Plus: The final fate of someone in Jim's inner circle. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 250D VF+ 8.5 Jock Variant

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Jock. This HUGE, TRIPLE-SIZED 250th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE marks only the second time an independent comic book has reached such a lofty number! This issue marks the cataclysmic climax in the story of the current Spawn: Jim Downing's final struggle against his costume while the fate of New York City lies in the balance. From the ashes of that battlefield comes the long awaited return of the original Spawn… AL SIMMONS. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 250D VF+ 8.5 Jock Variant

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Jock. This HUGE, TRIPLE-SIZED 250th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE marks only the second time an independent comic book has reached such a lofty number! This issue marks the cataclysmic climax in the story of the current Spawn: Jim Downing's final struggle against his costume while the fate of New York City lies in the balance. From the ashes of that battlefield comes the long awaited return of the original Spawn… AL SIMMONS. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 250D VF+ 8.5 Jock Variant

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Jock. This HUGE, TRIPLE-SIZED 250th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE marks only the second time an independent comic book has reached such a lofty number! This issue marks the cataclysmic climax in the story of the current Spawn: Jim Downing's final struggle against his costume while the fate of New York City lies in the balance. From the ashes of that battlefield comes the long awaited return of the original Spawn… AL SIMMONS. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 253 FN 6.0

Written by Paul Jenkins & Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Jonboy. What if you had the ability to communicate with someone inside their final dream but were powerless to prevent the dream from ending? Al Simmons journeys to a place he vowed he would never go: to his childhood, and to the side of a dying man he never fully knew in order to save the soul of his own estranged father. Meanwhile, Al's personal tragedy magnifies as the forces of darkness close in on the souls of those he loves the most. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 255 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Jonboy. Spawn continues to discover his new powers using his big-ass colossal sword to defeat his enemies. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 279B CGC 9.8 Alexander B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3782147003

Written by Darragh Savage and Jason Shawn Alexander. Art and Cover by Jason Shawn Alexander. 'DARK HORROR,' Part Four The battle in Japan continues to lead to the evolution of a new superhero in the SPAWN mythos. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 288A CGC 9.8 Mattina

Paper: White

Label #4013893005

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Francesco Mattina. Spawn, the escaped felon, goes on national television to expose his enemies. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 292C CGC 9.8 McFarlane B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4013893006

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Francesco Mattina and Todd McFarlane. Spawn gets a new power. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 293C CGC 9.8 McFarlane B&W Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C/Error Edition.

Label #2039584023

Corrected Printing with black and white cover and interiors as intended. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The search for his wife's killer runs directly through his arch-nemesis, The Clown, and a battle royale between Spawn and The Violator sets in motion events that will culminate in the anniversary 300th issue of SPAWN. COVER C IS INKED BY TODD McFARLANE, WITH INTERIORS ENTIRELY IN BLACK AND WHITE! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300M CGC 9.8 Campbell Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover M.

Label #2071283022

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300NYCC.A CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane NYCC Silver Foil Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/17/20. Second Printing/Silver Foil Edition.

Label #2089237008

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NYCC Silver foil edition limited to 1500 copies. 2nd Printing. Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane & Various. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color.

Spawn (1992 Image) 309E CGC 9.4 McFarlane Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4779109011

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3rd Printing. Consequence of Sin: Part 2 - Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Ken Lashley. Cover by Todd McFarlane. New heroes! New villains! New war! The MYSTERIOUS and DANGEROUS army of Spawns continues to grow. First She-Spawn and Reaper! Then Medieval Spawn! Now Gunslinger Spawn has made his presence known. But who is a hero and who is a villain? And is Al Simmons strong enough to control them all? Maybe his new armor will help! TODD McFARLANE and KEN LASHLEY continue their epic tale! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 315E CGC 9.8 Capullo B&W Variant

Paper: White

Capullo Sketch Cover

Label #3829708010

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi. Cover by Greg Capullo & Todd McFarlane. 'CHAIN GANG,' Part Two-A NEW TEAM... THE CHAIN GANG! BUT WILL THEY LAST? She-Spawn! Gunslinger Spawn! Medieval Spawn! The Reaper! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 378B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4795056010

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Stephen Segovia (CA) Don Aguillo Angelic forces have Spawn pinned down in a small town. They have chosen a scorched-earth policy. No one leaves, and no one survives. But a surprising ally arrives that might just help tip the scales in Spawn's favor. 24 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $3.99.

Spawn Action Figure Comic Spawn (1994) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4724849015

Spawn Figure #1, was originally available only with the toy. Spawn recounts his origin in the 12-page tale "Promises & Lies." Script by Eldon Asp. Art by Brad Gorby & Troy Hubbs. Plus: a 3-page preview of Spawn Action Figure Comic Violator (1994) #1.

Spawn Batman (1994) 1D CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4770912017

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 16-18, and 25N of Spawn (1992 Image); and 1 of Spawn Batman (1994). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Spawn Lot of 14

Issues 2-13 of Spawn (1992 Image); and 1 of Spawn Batman (1994). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Spawn The Scorched (2022 Image) 4B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4131018021

Written by Sean Lewis and Todd McFarlane. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SOUL CRUSHER returns to do battle with the Scorched! But why now, and why here? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn The Scorched (2022 Image) 6C CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4279442002

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Sean Lewis and Todd McFarlane. Art by Stephen Segovia. There's a reason that only one Hellspawn is supposed to exist at a time: they're not meant to work alongside one another. Putting too many together is a recipe for disaster…as She-Spawn soon learns. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn The Scorched (2022 Image) 30B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4444486010

Written by John Layman and Todd McFarlane. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Jonathan Glapion. 'The search for Medieval Spawn is still ongoing, and it leads the team to the unlikeliest of people. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn's Universe (2021 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Campbell

Paper: White

Label #4044234011

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jim Cheung. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. IT'S HERE: THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG-AWAITED SPAWN'S UNIVERSE! A double-sized issue that begins a storyline so huge that three NEW SPAWN-related monthly titles will spill out from it, including… A new SPAWN title. GUNSLINGER SPAWN monthly. And a new TEAM book bringing a handful of these characters together in their own book. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 FN 6.0

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136004

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136005

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136009

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136014

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136015

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695136019

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695265004

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695265015

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4695265002

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Mile High II.

Label #0068702022

"And Only One Shall Survive!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Paul Gulacy. A mysterious alien called the Empathoid is controlling Morbius. But during the wall-crawler's battle with the living vampire, the Empathoid decides that he would rather control Spider-Man instead! So now the web-slinger has two foes to fight! Meanwhile, Flash Thompson finally gets a chance to talk to Sha Shan, only to discover that she is married. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N VG/FN 5.0

1st appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 87N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4715685025

Newsstand Edition. "Mistaken Identities!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. Peter Parker decides to take the Black Cat to his Chelsea apartment and reveal his secret identity to her. Felicia will be overjoyed to see where Spider-Man lives and learn who he really is...or will she? Unfortunately, even the best laid plans of mice, men, and spider-men often go awry. Peter is stunned by Felicia's reaction. Where will the web-slinger and the Black Cat's relationship go from here? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.